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atheistic

/ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/
a · the · is · tic
Adverb:atheistically
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1

Relating to or characterized by atheism; rejecting or lacking belief in the existence of God or any deities.

Example

"The philosopher published a treatise defending an atheistic worldview grounded in empirical science."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Atheistic' describes the absence of belief in or rejection of the existence of any deities, whereas 'agnostic' describes the view that the existence of God or the divine is unknown or unknowable.

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athabascan
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athenian
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from 'atheist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'atheos' ('without god'), from 'a-' ('without') and 'theos' ('god').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atheistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atheistic
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